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Mattress disposal and recycling available

There are two ways that Lakewood residents can dispose of and recycle unneeded mattresses. About 80% of a mattress can be recycled, which is good for our environment and for keeping trash disposal costs down.

1) Single-family residential customers get a free, bulky item pickup done by Lakewood’s trash collection contractor, EDCO, at your home. Call EDCO at 562-531-3054 no later than 3:30 p.m. the day before your regular residential trash pickup day. Then place your mattress on the parkway. EDCO will send a special truck to pick up the mattress on your trash day. This option is available six times a year for free for residents of single-family homes, but not apartment buildings.

2) For Lakewood apartment residents (single-family residents may take advantage of this option, too) you can take your mattress to the EDCO Transfer and Recycling facility for a nominal fee. EDCO's facility is located at 2755 California Avenue in Signal Hill. The Transfer facility accepts materials Monday to Saturday between 6 a.m. and 4:40 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDCO can be contacted at 562-597-0608. For items to be picked up directly at apartment complexes, property managers need to call EDCO to arrange for this service on behalf of their tenants.